CPS Music Ensembles Uniform Code

Although not the most crucial aspect of our performances, the appearance of our musicians is important, especially when they are representing our school, either in performance, or in rehearsals which involve other schools, outside staff, or the general public.

Members of our Music Program are required to abide by the Code described below and overleaf at any performance (including school based performances), and whenever they attend a rehearsal based outside the school, or one attended by other schools which we host (unless there is an otherwise specified costume). All letters from the school concerning these events will stipulate which uniform is to be worn. All parts of the uniform should be clean, unstained, and all holes mended. Shoes should be polished.

GirlsSummer• summer school uniform dress• short, white, ankle socks (no sports socks - ankles must be covered)• black school shoes (laced or Mary Janes - no sports shoes) - polished• long hair pulled back and secured with hair coloured bands, summer uniform scrunchie or royal blue, unfrayed

ribbon; no other hair decoration or visible clips• no jewellery except a watch or school badges• school jumper - these will be removed for performances as there are too many styles

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Winter• winter school uniform tunic with matching belt• light blue shirt with Peter Pan collar with top button done up- no boys’ shirts, no skivvies• dark blue (not black) tights, all holes invisibly darned• black school shoes (laced or Mary Janes - no sports shoes) - polished• long hair pulled back and secured with hair coloured bands, winter uniform scrunchie or royal blue, unfrayed

ribbon; no other hair decoration or visible clips• no jewellery except a watch or school badges• school jumper - these will be removed for performances as there are too many styles

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BoysSummer• short sleeved blue school uniform shirt (not PE shirt) - tucked in, top button open• grey shorts• short grey socks (no sports socks - ankles must be covered)• black lace up school shoes (no sports shoes) - polished• no jewellery except a watch or school badges• school jumper - these will be removed for performances as there are too many styles

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Winter• long sleeved blue school uniform shirt (not PE shirt) - tucked in, top button open• long grey trousers (knee holes invisibly darned)• short grey socks (no sports socks - ankles must be covered)• black lace up school shoes (no sports shoes) - polished• no jewellery except a watch or school badges• school jumper - these will be removed for performances as there are too many styles

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CPS Music Ensembles Uniform CodeArts Unit Combined Ensemble Performances

Ensembles participating in NSW Department of Education and Communities Arts Unit performances are required to wear a shirt, usually provided by the Arts Unit, and what has come to be known as ‘Black Bottoms’.

Black Bottoms (see below) should be worn on the day of the performance only; they are worn to rehearsals only if the rehearsal is on the same day as the performance. Rehearsals on days other than the performance require school uniform (see the other section of this Uniform Code).

CPS students are required to abide by this Code for any Arts Unit performance where stipulated. All parts of the outfit should be clean, unstained, and all holes mended. Shoes should be polished, socks must be full sized.

N.B. If an ensemble is selected to perform as an ‘individual item’, and is not also a part of the larger combined performance, school uniform will be required (see the other section of this Uniform Code).

NSW Department of Education and Training Arts Unit Concerts which require Black Bottoms are:◇ Instrumental Series at the Sydney Opera House (String Group and Advanced Recorder Consort)◇ Primary Proms Series at the Sydney Town Hall (Y3 Choir)◇ Arts North Choir at the Opera House (Senior Choir)◇ Primary Schools Choral Concert Series at the Sydney Opera House (Senior Choir)◇ Schools Spectacular at the Sydney Entertainment Centre (Senior Choir)

Black Bottoms - Same for Boys and Girls• black school shoes (laced or Mary Janes - no sports shoes) - polished• full, black, ankle socks (no sports socks) - the ankle must be fully covered - no skin visible - navy blue, or white

school socks are not acceptable• long black trousers, not track pants - all black, very black - not faded - navy blue is not acceptable - no stripes,

patterns or logos• a small selection of second hand black trousers is for hire from our Instrument Committee. Donations welcome

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Performance Shirt - Same for Boys and Girls• must not be worn before the day of the performance• if ironing is necessary, avoid the printed sections - the paint may not be stable• no underwear visible at the neck line - if it’s cold, wear a jumper over the top• the shirt must be worn loose - not tucked in

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Other - As Applicable• long hair pulled back and secured with hair coloured or black bands (exceptions may be made, when

required, for the Schools Spectacular), no other hair decoration or visible clips• no jewellery except a watch• labelled school uniform jumper (which will be removed for the performance)• Spec choristers may be permitted to wear a jumper, or jacket completely matching their costume tops• the provided Spec sponsor tee shirt - usually black with logos - can be worn at any time as well as rehearsals

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N.B. Tee shirt designs change every year, as may the colour and design of the Spec performance tops for both boys and girls. These photos are intended to completely depict ‘black bottoms’ but give only an indication of the tops.

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